Sign Language

Some people have asked me about the sign language I use with Miriam. I took a beginners sign language class in college and have always been interested in using it with my children. For us, it is helpful in preventing unnecessary tantrums. I am in no way an expert, but I think it has worked for Miriam. I have used my little bit of knowledge from my class along with books from the library. I also really like a couple of DVD's. There is "My First Signs"by Baby Einstein and the Signing Time series. Miriam likes to watch these movies and continues to learn signs from them. It hasn't hindered her verbal skills, in fact (in my opinion) it has helped.